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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.62, 871.16 and 215.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.62, 871.16 and 215.43 is: 323.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.62 : 871.16 = 215.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.62/871.16 = 215.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.62x = 871.16 × 215.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.62x = 187,672.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,672.92/580.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.23

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